I bench over 250 lbs and yet I find the trigger on this knife pretty hard to depress. I have had friends try and they agree, Is this normal?
4948
Unfortunately I had to return the first one. Before I ever used it the blade release failed 1st try, not impressed with the quality!
4949
No this is not normal. Mine works just fine and easy. About the blade release, I found that the button on the right side of the knife releases the left blade and the button on the left side releases the right blade. I think the knife is great and am impresssed with the quality.
4950
I have used my Rapala Lithiun Ion Cordless knife to fillet fish and carve beef and pork for two years without problems with the trigger being stiff or hard to depress.Mike D
2135375
It's a pretty light knife. I'd say look into another brand/model for a heavier knife. Higher price-point too, I suspect.
2070302
Mine is very stiff and takes quite an effort to open. The blade has to swing open very firmly for it to lock in place. Pushing the tab to close the knife is taking less of an effort after playing with it for a while. The more that I work with it, the less of an ordeal to open, but it is still not easy and fluid, like my other knives. I'm hoping it gets much better after I work with it for a while, but I am a little disappointed that it is taking so much work to, hopefully, make it usable.
760325
Hello... My partner has Trigger Finger in his thumb, and chooses not to lift any weights with it. He said it's fine for normal day to day use.
1673224
I been having a hard time using mine. It jams easily. The blade stops during cuts.
1154655
Yes, no problem. It just takes more than pushing the lever, you need to flip your wrist. This is not spring loaded like some other knives. You can set the blade in any position and it will not spring out.
727536
In my experience, make sure the aluminum piece that goes up next to the blade is adjusted properly. If not it will rub against the blade. More information would be helpfull
1839011
It's not too bad at all. I just tried it. The lever works in such a way that you don't need to pull both sides at once. You can pull the lock with your thumb and then close the blade with your other hand or against your body. On knives with heavier blades, or on knives that have loosened up a bit the blade may fall as soon as you depress the lock.
1477337
I have not ha any problems with this knife. One of the best knives I have bought in a long time.
1132696
I think it depends on how hard you press when slicing. I usually can get a thin slice but my hubby can press hard and get a thick slice. It is very sharp.
13086
I am to! I use my 14" one for leveling cakes and they are usually frozen when I do. I have accidentally cut myself several times because the blade is so dang sharp that even being careful I sometimes get nicked.
892566
I suppose you mean how "stiff" is the lock spring? Since it is absolutely still in mine. Anyway, it is not a gravity knife and isn't going to become one. It is a lock designed for hard use as a lock and so, it's not ever going to be a fast knife. But if it's too stiff in breaking down, it's got a burr on it. Send it back. Mine is pretty smooth but not like a liner lock. It's a cam lock that works on a spring loaded mechanical block, like a door lock.
1011579
It's not uncomfortable but, depending on your hand size, it may not fit you well. I have large hands and it was a poor fit for me. I like smaller slipjoint knives but a knife of this type really performs best with a handle that allows variations to gripping to maximize cutting action. The Mini-Grip handle size didn't work for me although the blade length was just about perfect.
1684824
I'm seeing the same thing so it appears to be normal behavior. Here's that area from my knife, 2 months after moderate use: http://i.imgur.com/6YeplWF.jpgIt looks worse than it is; if you run a point across the "gouge" it really isn't that deep.
1711801
I had a lot of trouble at first and then it started working fine. The lever you push forward to release the blade wasn't going far enough forward. Work it and see if it loosens up and goes nearly all the way forward, where it is almost parallel with the blade. Then the blade will come out easily. Hope that works for you.
422871
i bought this knife just to learn how to handle this Scandi thing. i admit, i was gutting a deer and gave it a touch up with my Accusharp. clearly the wrong tool..but the ground didnt open up and swallow me whole. the blade got super sharp actually. (i then cut the !@#$!@#$! out of my pinkie finger).at home, i used my Spyderco sharpmaker. i laid the ceramic stick down on the flat notch. (horizontal) and honored the Scandi..just laid it down to match the clearly obvious bevel..several swipes..and then my leather block strop..whoa!! i had to put the knife down!! my pinkie finger was twitching in fear. it is sharper than OEM now. i bought this knife just to learn how to handle this Scandi thing. i admit, i was gutting a deer and gave it a touch up with my Accusharp. clearly the wrong tool..but the ground didnt open up and swallow me whole. the blade got super sharp actually. (i then cut the !@#$!@#$! out of my pinkie finger).at home, i used my Spyderco sharpmaker. i laid the ceramic stick down on the flat notch. (horizontal) and honored the Scandi..just laid it down to match the clearly obvious bevel..several swipes..and then my leather block strop..whoa!! i had to put the knife down!! my pinkie finger... » Read More i bought this knife just to learn how to handle this Scandi thing. i admit, i was gutting a deer and gave it a touch up with my Accusharp. clearly the wrong tool..but the ground didnt open up and swallow me whole. the blade got super sharp actually. (i then cut the !@#$!@#$! out of my pinkie finger).at home, i used my Spyderco sharpmaker. i laid the ceramic stick down on the flat notch. (horizontal) and honored the Scandi..just laid it down to match the clearly obvious bevel..several swipes..and then my leather block strop..whoa!! i had to put the knife down!! my pinkie finger was twitching in fear. it is sharper than OEM now. « Show Less
818644
In smaller hands, it would seem like a dagger, but the grip is excellent if you know how to hold the knife in more ways than one. It all depends on what grip techniques feel more natural to the user. I have large hands. The grip seems small in a tight grip but feels natural in a more relaxed yet subtle grip. It does have a nice grip. It feels ergonomic.